The bill amends R.S. 14:98.4(D) and enacts R.S. 14:98.4(E) to enhance penalties for individuals convicted of a fourth offense of operating while impaired. The amended section specifies that, in addition to any imprisonment, home incarceration, treatment programs, or supervised probation, offenders will be placed on unsupervised probation following their release or completion of their sentence. This unsupervised probation will last until the full term of the original sentence or for twenty years from the date of sentencing, whichever is longer.

Furthermore, the new section R.S. 14:98.4(E) allows for the seizure and impounding of the vehicle operated by the offender at the time of the offense. Upon the motion of the prosecuting district attorney, the vehicle can be sold at auction in accordance with existing provisions. This addition aims to further deter repeat offenses by imposing stricter consequences on offenders.

Statutes affected:
SB422 Original: 14:4(D)
SB422 Engrossed: 14:4(D)
SB422 Enrolled: 14:4(D)
SB422 Act 603: 14:4(D)